Hey Chompers,

More goodness coming from the busy gnomes at Chompin. Last release we put out a poll asking for input on our next set of features. The feedback that we got definitely validated some of our thinking and we’re happy to announce 4 new features.

First, buy concert tickets for touring bands! A lot of great music flows through the Chompin system on a daily basis. Many of these bands are touring and we’re firm believers in the live music experience. Sample some hot new tracks, buy MP3s from and artist on Amazon, and get tickets to a live gig (via our friends at Bandsintown). Snap! Press and hold any track to access this feature in the ‘Discover More’ menu. 

Second, search for artist on Google. Here at Chompin we believe things should always be simple. When you find a track you like it should be easy to save, share and get more. Part of getting more can mean you search for information about a band/artist. Now with one simple step you’re able to search Google for any artist you discover on Chompin - the music will keep playing and you can keep rockin. Press and hold any track to access this feature in the ‘Discover More’ menu. 

Third, as you get more friends on Chompin we want to make sure you can filter their discoveries and find cool music. Lots of friends means lots of chomped tracks. Now when you’re in the Friends tab you can filter by friend or by date chomped (look for filters under the application menu). Working hard to make discovery through your friends easy and clean.

Fourth, wouldn’t it be great to know when new music is added to Chompin? We thought so too! With this release we’ve added background push notifications that let you know exactly when new music is added to the main Discover tab and when your friends chomp new tracks. Look for this in the Android status menu at the top of your screen.

Along with these new features we’ve made general performance improvements and fixed some isolated bugs and crash scenarios. Can’t ever be too fast or too stable!

If you notice any bugs, want to submit a feature request, or want to learn more about the gnomes, please feel free to drop us an email. 

As always, keep discovering new music!

- The Coastal Gnomes